Metal powders for 3D-printing technologies, developed and certified by Caladrius SA, a Swiss partner specialising in advanced materials.
Aluminium, titanium, steel, cobalt chrome and copper
Complete technical data sheets for every batch
Aerospace, medical, watchmaking, precision engineering
Materials developed and tested in controlled environments to ensure consistency, traceability and high performance.
For metal powders, we are the exclusive partner of Caladrius SA for the Canton of Ticino, a Swiss company specialising in the development and supply of custom metal powders, metal bars and carbon-based nanomaterials.
Caladrius supports customers in Switzerland and Europe in meeting the highest standards required by demanding sectors such as aerospace, medical, watchmaking, electronics, sports and precision engineering — the same fields in which many of our customers operate.
Chemical composition, powder properties, LPBF printing parameters and mechanical properties for each material.
Cast aluminium alloy, heat-treatable and high in silicon.
Aluminium alloy widely used in automotive and aerospace thanks to its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, good thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance. Its excellent weldability makes it particularly suitable for additive manufacturing.
| Al | Si | Mg | Mn | Cu | Fe | Zn | Ni | O | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bal. | 9.0-10.5 | 0.2-0.45 | ≤0.40 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.20 | ≤0.10 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.05 |
| Preheating | Layer thickness | Laser power | Scan speed | Hatch spacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 °C | 30 µm | 370 W | 1300 mm/s | 190 µm |
ISO 6892-1, LPBF-processed samples · heat treatment: 250°C / 2h, air cooling
| Condition | Direction | Yield strength Rp0.2 [MPa] | Tensile strength Rm [MPa] | Elongation A [%] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As printed | XY | 264 ± 4 | 440 ± 2 | 9.2 ± 0.3 |
| As printed | Z | 233 ± 1 | 453 ± 2 | 8.2 ± 0.3 |
| Heat treated | XY | 223 ± 2 | 331 ± 5 | 11.7 ± 0.3 |
| Heat treated | Z | 223 ± 4 | 341 ± 7 | 9.2 ± 0.3 |
α+β titanium alloy.
Premium titanium alloy (Extra Low Interstitial), essential for critical aerospace and medical components thanks to its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance and biocompatibility. Used for aircraft structural components, slide rails, landing gear, compressor blades and discs for propulsion systems, and turbine blades operating under high stress, temperature or corrosive conditions.
| Ti | Al | V | Fe | C | O | N | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bal. | 5.5-6.75 | 3.5-4.5 | ≤0.3 | ≤0.08 | ≤0.1 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.012 |
| Layer thickness | Laser power | Scan speed | Hatch spacing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 µm | 350 W | 1000 mm/s | 140 µm |
ISO 6892-1, LPBF-processed samples · heat treatment: 900°C / 3h, furnace cooling
| Condition | Yield strength Rp0.2 [MPa] | Tensile strength Rm [MPa] | Elongation A [%] |
|---|---|---|---|
| As printed | 1109 ± 25 | 1218 ± 3 | 8.8 ± 0.8 |
| Heat treated | 919 ± 7 | 974 ± 9 | 15.1 ± 0.4 |
Multi-component near-α titanium alloy for high temperatures.
Used for rotating aircraft-engine components, metal-matrix composites, high-pressure compressor blades and parts exposed to temperatures between 650°C and 750°C for short periods.
| Ti | Al | Sn | Zr | Mo | C | O | N | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bal. | 5-6 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 0-1 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.09 | ≤0.01 | ≤0.01 |
| Preheating | Layer thickness | Laser power | Scan speed | Hatch spacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 °C | 30 µm | 380 W | 1000 mm/s | 60 µm |
ISO 6892-1 & ISO 6892-2, LPBF-processed samples · heat treatment: 950°C/2h air + 700°C/4h furnace
| Temperature [°C] | Yield strength Rp0.2 [MPa] | Tensile strength Rm [MPa] | Elongation A [%] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room temperature | ≥ 920 | ≥ 980 | ≥ 13 |
| 600 | ≥ 450 | ≥ 600 | ≥ 12 |
| 650 | ≥ 360 | ≥ 550 | ≥ 10 |
| 700 | ≥ 300 | ≥ 480 | ≥ 12 |
| 800 | ≥ 130 | ≥ 260 | ≥ 35 |
| Temperature [°C] | Load [MPa] | Time [h] | Elongation A [%] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | 400 | 210 | 15 |
| 400 | 435 | 210 | 13 |
| 700 | 200 | 6.63 | 44 |
Near-α titanium alloy.
Used in aerospace applications, aircraft engines and medical instruments.
| Ti | Al | Mo | V | Zr | C | O | N | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bal. | 5.5-7.0 | 0.5-2.0 | 0.8-2.5 | 1.5-2.5 | ≤0.01 | ≤0.011 | ≤0.02 | ≤0.01 |
| Preheating | Layer thickness | Laser power | Scan speed | Hatch spacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 °C | 60 µm | 300 W | 1100 mm/s | 140 µm |
ISO 6892-1 & ISO 6892-2, LPBF-processed samples · heat treatment: 850°C / 2h, furnace cooling
| Temperature | Yield strength Rp0.2 [MPa] | Tensile strength Rm [MPa] | Elongation A [%] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room temperature | 927 ± 36 | 1014 ± 14 | 13.0 ± 2.0 |
| 500°C | 642 ± 13 | 744 ± 9 | 19.6 ± 2.6 |
Austenitic chromium-nickel-molybdenum stainless steel.
Austenitic stainless steel widely used for components requiring high corrosion resistance, biocompatibility and ductility. Used in medical, food, chemical and marine applications, as well as for mechanical components and functional prototyping in additive manufacturing.
| Fe | Cr | Ni | Mo | Mn | Si | P | S | C | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bal. | 16.0-18.0 | 10.0-14.0 | 2.0-3.0 | ≤2.0 | ≤1.0 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.10 |
| Layer thickness | Laser power | Scan speed | Hatch spacing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 µm | 285 W | 950 mm/s | 100 µm |
ISO 6892-1, LPBF-processed samples · heat treatment: solution treatment 850°C / 30 min, air cooling + ageing 525°C / 4h, air cooling
| Direction | Yield strength Rp0.2 [MPa] | Tensile strength Rm [MPa] | Elongation A [%] |
|---|---|---|---|
| XY | 381 | 631 | 45.5 |
| Z | 369 | 598 | 51.5 |
Precipitation-hardening (PH) martensitic stainless steel.
Martensitic stainless steel combining high mechanical strength with good corrosion resistance. Used in aerospace, oil & gas, medical and precision engineering for structural components, shafts, gears and tooling that require high mechanical performance.
| Fe | Cr | Ni | Cu | Nb | Mn | Si | C | S | P | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bal. | 15.0-17.0 | 3.0-5.0 | 3.0-5.0 | 0.15-0.45 | ≤0.1 | ≤0.1 | ≤0.07 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.10 |
| Layer thickness | Laser power | Scan speed | Hatch spacing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 µm | 290 W | 900 mm/s | 110 µm |
ISO 6892-1, LPBF-processed samples · heat treatment: 1040°C / 1.5h, furnace cooling to 600°C, hold at 600°C / 4.5h, air cooling
| Condition | Direction | Yield strength Rp0.2 [MPa] | Tensile strength Rm [MPa] | Elongation A [%] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As printed | XY | 822 | 936 | 20.5 |
| As printed | Z | 776 | 968 | 17.5 |
| Heat treated | XY | 751 | 940 | 15.5 |
| Heat treated | Z | 71 | 942 | 14 |
High-performance cobalt-chrome-tungsten alloy.
Alloy used in medical/dental and industrial applications requiring high resistance to wear, corrosion and high temperatures, such as prosthetic components and precision tooling.
| Co | Cr | W | Si | Fe | Mn | O | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60.5 | 28 | 9 | 1.5 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.25 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.002 |
| Layer thickness | Laser power | Scan speed | Laser spot | Hatch spacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 µm | 270 W | 800 mm/s | 150 µm | 70 µm |
| 35 µm | 290 W | 900 mm/s | 170 µm | 90 µm |
ISO 6892-1, LPBF-processed samples · advanced heat treatments: 950°C / 40 min, furnace cooling, or 1150°C / 60 min, furnace cooling
| Direction | Yield strength Rp0.2 [MPa] | Tensile strength Rm [MPa] | Elongation A [%] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1043 | 1402 | 7.6 |
| 2 | 771 | 1221 | 18.6 |
High-conductivity pure copper.
Pure copper used for components requiring maximum electrical and thermal conductivity, such as inductors, heat exchangers, connectors and power-electronics components.
| Cu | Pb | Fe | As | Sb | Bi | C | S | O | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bal. | ≤0.005 | ≤0.004 | ≤0.002 | ≤0.002 | ≤0.001 | ≤0.002 | ≤0.001 | ≤0.016 | ≤0.005 |
Copper-tin bronze alloy.
Bronze alloy used for components subject to friction and wear, such as bushings, bearings and gears, thanks to its good wear resistance and the self-lubricating properties typical of bronze.
| Cu | Sn | Pb | Zn | Ni | Fe | O | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88.0-90.0 | 9.0-11.0 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.15 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.01 |
The powders are available in different packaging formats depending on the required quantity and traceability.
Ideal for small batches and samples
For large quantities and ongoing supply
The actual packaging may differ from the illustration: the manufacturer reserves the right to change its design without notice, with no impact on product quality or characteristics.
Solidform is Caladrius’ exclusive partner for the Canton of Ticino: contact us for a quote on availability, quantities and delivery times for the alloy you need.
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